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One of the biggest obstacles manufacturers face today is the struggle to fill critical jobs within their organization. According to Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, there is a potential deficit of up to as many as 2.4 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2028.

The increasing trend of women entering careers in STEM is promising for the future of manufacturing. SME celebrates the achievements of women driving innovation in manufacturing who’ve chosen a career in STEM and continue to advance our industry.

During Black History Month, we salute the innovators who dedicate their talent and creativity to manufacturing. SME Executive Director & CEO, Bob Willig, believes that manufacturing is at its best when we hear the voices of and engage with all community members.

As manufacturing companies implement smart technologies to stay relevant in the Industry 4.0 era, there are digital transformation considerations each company should think about before embarking on their digital journeys.

As the aerospace industry takes off in Texas, composite manufacturing is on the rise in the state. Composite materials play a large role in aerospace manufacturing, as they are lightweight and durable, helping to improve aircraft performance.

Prior to the coronavirus, manufacturers in the medical industry were using advanced manufacturing technologies to improve products and operations. Continuing to implement these advanced technologies will help medical device manufacturers combat the challenges they’re currently facing.

Cobotics is making automation more attainable for the manufacturing sector. Collaborative robots, or cobots, are often a better investment than industrial robots for small- and medium-sized manufacturers. Cobots work in the same environment as humans without barriers and safety fences.

When it comes to processes used to develop products for aerospace, there are several different processes for bonding different metals together. Some examples of joined metals include titanium with stainless steel, titanium with iron-nickel, and aluminum with other metals. But which one is better is up for debate.

3D printing in manufacturing is used in several different industries for prototyping and product design, and even to produce end-use parts. As manufacturers continue to adopt 3D printing, innovative ideas and use cases for this technology are leading to advancements within the manufacturing sector.

SME has partnered with Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM) to produce two virtual career fairs in 2023, with the first scheduled for February 9, 2023, and the second to be held at a date to be determined later in the year.